Old Man of Hoy

Historic Sites

Hoy, Orkney

Hoy means 'High Island' from the Old Norse 'HAEY'.

The Old Man of Hoy is a famous 450 foot sea stack, first climbed in 1966 in a televised assault, is perhaps Orkney's most famous landmark. Allow 3 hours for the round trip walk from Rackwick to the Old Man of Hoy. Please take note that the walk follows a rough track and is moderatley demanding. The Old Man can also be seen from the daily Scrabster-Stromness ferry route.

Opening Times

Open All Year

Opening Times 2015

1 Jan 2015 - 31 Dec 2015

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